Steve- I tried the techniques below but still can't fire it up on 1st start. I sprayed 30 seconds and a bit longer , holding it down and still won't fire up. I waited a few minutes and took the wand off and tried that it didn't fire up , mess around with the choke as well. Tks for the video.

0:33 You got it all wrong. It takes 20 QUARTS of oil. It says it right there in the manual. My goodness, don't Honda have any proof-readers?

The throttle, exactly how stiff is it??? I just bought mine and it’s so stiff that the whole pressure washer itself moves as if I purposely wanted to spin the pressure washer and i feel like I might break it if I try harder

If the throttle was lose it would move from vibration.

Youre right! My simpson is exactly as yours, to top it off on the way to the house the oil bottle broke and was halfway emptied, so theres the reason why it wont start. I got it to start earlier and smoked and shut off. I believe the low oil level is the reason as to why it shut off and wont start.

You don't need to to CHOKE a warm engine

Thing is the biggest piece of crap I’ve ever bought 3 months old they don’t stand behind nothing the red cap broke it was broke they wanted me to pay 50 bucks for that piece of plastic after spending 700 bucks it glows red hot the exhaust it bounces around if you don’t pay attention it will bounce into your car just a junk set up I got boned buying this piece of junk for sale I’m getting a kranzle

Biggest piece of junk I’ve ever bought I got robbed that thing hops around like a kangaroo the cap broke they wouldn’t send me a new one wanted 50 bucks for that vent cap on the pump the red one it was broke since I bought it I never touched it never deal with Simpson again I’m getting a kranzle the thing is junk good luck you ever need to use the warranty there customer service is atrocious the pressure washer was 3 months old they acted like that never again mines brand new paid 700 I’ll sell for 450

Good video. Our Simpson arrived without any 7:46 manuals. We couldn’t be sure where to add the oil but eventually figured it out. Then we thought we would break the throttle by moving it was so tight. Finally. Our gas tank cap froze on the machine after using the it for 1st time. No way of removing without drilling it off, so returning the unit.

Do yourself a favor next time and take the wand off so it flows freely while starting. Once started shut off engine and reattach wand then start again and you're good.

take the tip off zip tie the gun pistol open keep gun open then start pulling ez pulls maybe help ya in future cheers

Appreciate you're video.. plan on getting the exact unit.. Saved me the aggravation how to first starting up.. Thanks again..

Uh, hold the trigger open while you pull to start.

If you have a ball valve at the end of the hose it would go like this prime the pump with water....then turn off the ball valve at end of hose Then start then motor with the hose turned off, you have 30 seconds to turn it back on to re prime the pump to start working. Chances are, once the motor fires you turn the water back on right away and the pump only runs for 5 to 10 seconds. I have done this for 14 years with no issues...

You need to keep the hose trigger pulled almost always or you’re going to ruin the pump. Never let the pump build up pressure for more than a few seconds.

Chose Kohler Engines Are Better Than Honda. Kohler Has No Games, They Start In The First Time And Honda Who Knows. Amén.

I Have One Here New, I Only Used One Time And I Got Frustrated Like You, Not Starting Anymore I Donot Know Why Government Allow To Sell Garbage 😢 Amén.

Did you turn kill switch on

Just hold it

Dude you see it building pressure and then you release it but then you put the wand back down Im sitting here saying to myself how many times is this guy going to do this untill he realizes if he hold the trigger on it is easier to pull but hey common sense isn't for everyone

Update! It's been 7 months now, and this thing has worked great ever since. I keep it full of non-ethanol fuel when I'm not using it, and I spray pump protection foam into the pump when I let it sit. It fires right up on the first pull or two usually, if I open the fuel valve, turn the on/off switch on, set the throttle to full throttle, fully close the choke, purge the air out of the water for 30 seconds, and hold the wand trigger open with one hand while pulling the rope with the other. For that initial first startup, I do recommend Jimmy Warren's advice. Leave the high pressure hose disconnected and let the water run out the pressure fitting as you do that initial startup. This will keep you from killing your arm like I did. I dont' know why that initial startup was so hard. Also, make sure every time you start it, including the initial time, that the fuel valve is open, the choke is set to full, the throttle is set to wide open, and the ignition on/off switch is set to on. As soon as it starts, turn the choke off immediately. Now that I use this process, the machine has been great. It starts right up, works like a horse, and is light. I try to use it in the grass so it doesn't wear the vibration pads out, and leave marks on hard surfaces. I leave a 6" piece of coiled short hose on it so that it's easier to connect the garden hose, and so the water filter never gets lost or falls out (thanks Doc!). It's efficient on gas. I keep it full of non-ethanol fuel when sitting, and it fires right up. The oil level should basically be up to or into the threads for the dipstick. There is a small controversy about the proper way to check the oil, whether it's screwed all the way in or just pushed up against the block to check it. The Honda manuals tell the proper way.

Next time...REMOVE THE PRESSURE HOSE WHILE PULLING THE ROPE UNTIL IT STARTS...then turn it off and put the pressure hose back on and restart the machine.

Is it good for commercial or only residential? Does it have enough pressure or gpm for a 2 story home?

I have the same unit ,shud i keep it or return it ?

I received mine yesterday and it has been an absolute pain in the ass. I removed the pump to make sure the engine is working. I finally got it to start by running water through the pump but no pressure hose connected to the pump's output. I ran it for around a minute like that and after that, it starts on one pull. I think the pump internals is just a bit tight from the factory and needs a bit of breaking in.

Great idea putting your process on you tube. I recently became the owner of one of these drivetrains and you are not wrong. There is basically nothing online about the stern drive or velvet drive. Have you had any issues with the transmission? Found a source for parts for the transmission?

Ask Karl.

Steve. Nice unboxing video. I bought that same machine around Memorial Day 2022 and did a walk around and discussion on my channel for this machine and love it. Bought it for the same reasons you did. The Cat pump and the Honda GX series engine. Even got demo videos of it doing a vinyl fence, running a surface cleaner and a turbo nozzle. Excellent choice.

Now that I've gone thru this difficult first time, this thing fires right up for me. Turn the fuel lever on, turn the choke on full, put it to full throttle or close to full throttle, purge the air out of the lines for 30 seconds or so (with the pressure nozzle removed for now), and give it a pull. It usually fires right up. If it doesn't, squeeze the handle to remove any new water pressure, and pull again. I keep the fuel tank full of ethanol free fuel when storing it, and use a shot of pump protector in the pump. As soon as it fires up, shut the choke off. If it doesn't fire up, you should shut the choke off after just a couple pulls anyway, or it will flood.

It's always a learning curve, those Hondas are meant to be on full throttle when starting, ya just got to squeeze the wand trigger in one hand and pull the cord in the other. I would advise leaving the tips off the wand since you'll need to bleed the lines of air anyway. 👍

Very good choice! You definitely want to steer clear of any Simpson pressure washers that have a AAA pump, they're trash.

Don't idle it when you're not using it , that will burn up the pump ,even if the water is hooked up. Honda's require very little choke , if any.

Have u tried putting it on full throttle and see if it shakes violently? How do you plan to use it ? Full throttle or just middle or 1/3?

To start smoothly, better to release the pressure on the wand by holding it and start it at the same time. Quite a challenge to do with 1 person

Can you do a live demo? Any leaks between hoses, gun, fittings?

Wow, that showed some functions I didn't know how to find. Thanks

good video considering the skeeters, the bites on the face are the worst !

wow that thing is a beast! somebody spot me the money for a SC on my 95 GT. thanks in advance.

that's when steve's car was running good!